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Last Word on Rebirth (for now)

Don’t worry too much about rebirth! The Buddha only figured it out a few hours before his enlightenment. He even specifically said that figuring the whole thing out was one of the most difficult, subtle things that he taught. Try holding it lightly, and see where things go. It’s not so important to definitely decide where you stand. Follow the practice. Have faith that good actions lead to good results. That’s enough for now.